CLEVELAND, Ohio - For a woman facing the prospect of having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse, the last thing she wants to worry about is whether the procedure will work or not, and if it's safe.

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Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Vaginal prolapse happens when the vaginal wall weakens and ...

What does pelvic prolapse surgery using mesh or graft involve and how does it differ from the existing standard repair technique? Women who have surgery for their prolapse have a 3 in 10 chance of ...

A sling operation performed during vaginal prolapse surgery reduces the chances of post-operative urinary incontinence; however, it is associated with serious adverse effects. Prolapse is a condition ...

Uterine prolapse is often referred to as a "falling" uterus, and it's more common than people realize. (Photo: Getty Images) Uterine prolapse is a common condition, but it’s sometimes missed by women ...

Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patient-reported improvement of pelvic organ prolapse symptoms was similar for pessary vs. surgery, but ...

In nearly one-third of cases%2C surgical repair failed or women saw symptoms return About 225%2C000 women undergo some kind of pelvic organ prolapse surgery each year Some surgeries can be ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., ...